JEE Main 2022ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesHardMCQ

JEE Main 2022Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Question with Solution

JEE Main 2022 (25 Jun Shift 2)

Question

In the given reaction

'A' can be

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Correct answer
Bbromobenzene

Step-by-step explanation

A is bromobenzene which forms phenyl magnesium bromide(grignard reagent) with magnesium in presence of THF.

2 moles of Phenyl magnesium bromide on reaction with methyl benzoate  followed by hydrolysis forms a tertiary alcohol.

 

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